Martyrdom by immolation.
Tribulation endured as spiritual discipline.
The gift of the Holy Spirit.
The first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat
Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning
An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.
The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
An objection.
An awkward situation or quarrel.
That which cannot be easily understood or believed.